Heavy Duty’s latest music news is here, and this edition is packed with projects out of Highdive, DDB Chicago, Square, and GUT, plus some exciting new partner announcements and brand-new music for your ears.
Congratulations to HD Creative Director Dan Nigro and Chappell Roan on their GRAMMY nominations for their hit single “The Subway.” As the song’s co-writer and producer, Dan’s artistry and collaboration continue to earn well-deserved recognition and reflect his lasting impact in shaping some of pop’s most exciting voices.
Welch’s is breaking out the fancy juice with its biggest-ever Sparkling campaign – complete with charming original music led by Heavy Duty. The campaign — which celebrates the ways families make everyday moments feel special with the fruity, fizzy fanciness of Welch’s Sparkling — has been named an Ad Age Campaign to know about.
Violent Ends is out now! Heavy Duty Projects oversaw music supervision for this gory, adrenaline-charged story of star-crossed lovers. Listen to highlights from the soundtrack here.
In collaboration with DDB Chicago and documentary photographer Isadora Kosofsky, Heavy Duty Projects’ original score underscores stories of family, strength, and compassion in Ronald McDonald House’s new campaign.
Our senior production team spent five days in Berlin at CICLOPE Festival 2025, immersed in panels, screenings, and creative exchange, celebrating the best in craft, storytelling, and innovation.
After more than a decade shaping Heavy Duty’s creative direction, Dylan Bostick and Zach Pollakoff join as Partners of Heavy Duty Projects, marking a new era of collaboration and leadership.
Feeling inspired after an amazing weekend at O+ Fest in the Hudson Valley
This one-of-a-kind festival supports artists with real care, offering healthcare like dental work and mental health services to keep our creative community thriving.
Big thanks to everyone who joined us at the Heavy Duty Kingston outpost, and to our guest music supervisors Sarah Tembeckjian, Madison Rowe, Danny Milkis, Jonathan Hecht, and Casey Wheeler for sharing their energy and insight at our Music Supervision and Licensing panel. Here’s to a healthier, more sustainable future for music + art.
“This isn’t revenge. It’s a reckoning.” Violent Ends makes its big-screen debut this Halloween. Watch the new trailer, featuring music supervision by Heavy Duty.
Our latest Music + Sound Newsletter is live! Check out the latest from HD, featuring fresh creative work for Guinness and Chase Sapphire, plus a sleek new layout and design refresh.
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